Qualified subcontract engineering projects

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This is a list of projects from manufacturing buyers looking for new manufacturing partners in the UK. Supplier members have access to the drawings and buyer information so they can contact them directly.

72 Projects

This company operates within the industrial machinery industry and outsources over £1million worth of machining work every year. They have an order to place for aluminium twisted tracks, which will be used for feeding various components into automated assembly machines. This project incorporates elements of multi-axis machining, with quotes required for 1 off each drawing. The ideal supplier will be able to provide a high-quality end product with high accuracy, whilst also undertaking both immediate and repeat orders for the designs in question.

Outsourcing fabrication work to the tune of over £90,000 every year, this company is currently seeking a supplier with seam and spot welding capabilities, in order to produce a range of battery containers and external components for end use within the aerospace industry. The overall quality of the components must be extremely high and the buyer will look favourably upon companies that can offer superior end products. Some drawings have been attached to show some of the work required, along with demand history. Those that are interested in being considered for this job are asked to make contact with the buyer directly to discuss; in addition, this could result in further opportunities once quality and reliability have been proven.

This company operates within the pump and valve industry and outsources over £50,000 worth of machining work every year. They have an immediate order to place for 1000 off sealing rings. The ideal supplier will be able to produce these parts economically and provide a high-quality end product; once a relationship has been established, further projects could be made available in addition to this initial requirement.

This start-up company is currently seeking a supplier who can manufacture the attached hyperloop pod fibreglass shell. The buyer has an order ready to place for its production and is open to suggestions for the overall thickness and sizing of the shell. Those that are interested in being considered for this job are asked to make contact with the buyer directly to discuss. The ideal supplier will be able to produce these parts economically and provide a high-quality end product. Delivery on time is also important for this request. Once a relationship has been established, further projects could be made available in addition to this initial requirement.

A supplier with deep drawing capabilities is sought, in order to produce a range of battery containers for end use within the aerospace industry. The overall quality of the components must be extremely high and the buyer will look favourably upon companies that can offer superior end products. There are large volumes of these containers ordered on an annual basis, making this a great fit for suppliers that are looking to fill ongoing capacity.

This manufacturer of refractories urgently seeks a supplier for a new design of thread cleaning chaser. This is a bespoke tool, be used to clear debris/residue from the inside of a 0.6 oversized nut. The project itself involves aspects of turning, milling and threading and the client has advised that they are waiting to place an order with a supplier who can undertake the work in question.

The attached cutting tool is needed, in order to slot a keyway in a shaper machine. The client - a renewable energy company that spends over £140k a year on outsourced manufacture - urgently seeks a new supplier who is able to produce this product. They have an ongoing requirement for the component in question and subsequently, this enquiry may be of interest to those who are looking to expand their long-term workload. The client is looking to improve the quality of this item and it is imperative that the successful vendor is able to offer a high quality end product.

Large volumes of the attached ball are currently required for manufacture, by a company that operates within the pump & valve industry. Their yearly spend on subcontract machining processes tops £50,000, meaning that there may be a chance for the successful supplier to get involved with a multitude of other projects from this company. They are looking to collaborate with a third party who has the capacity to undertake an immediate requirement, followed by additional orders in future. It is important that the chosen supplier uses material that complies with the outlined standards, resulting in a high quality end product that is fit for purpose.

Machining suppliers who are able to turn a packing valve are sought, on behalf of a company that outsources machining work to the tune of £50,000 per year. Quotes are required for 25,000 off, meaning that the project will be ideally suited to those who prefer production work. This is a legacy design, for which there is no longer an active vendor in place. There is a possibility that it could be required on a repeat basis, meaning that there is scope for the chosen supplier to also win a new long-term customer.

This company operates within the pump & valve industry, spending over £50,000 a year in the subcontract machining market. They have an immediate order to place for large amounts of a plastic washer, with an emphasis on good value. 60,000 off are required in total, to be ordered in bags of 2000 off at a time. In order to be considered for this opportunity, interested suppliers are asked to submit price and lead time indications directly.

A global manufacturer of busses and coaches requires assistance with the production of carbon steel jigs in a variety of thicknesses, for delivery at the end of the year. This is a new part for the company in question and as such, quality and price are of utmost importance.

A global manufacturer of busses and coaches seeks assistance with the production of large carbon steel jigs, to be delivery by the end of the year. This is a new part for the company in question and as such, quality and price are of utmost importance.

This manufacturer of handling machinery is looking for the assistance of a supplier who can fabricate a selection of replacement posts for a malt bin. Although they have the in-house capabilities to complete the work, the client would prefer to outsource it to a third party as they believe it will be more cost-effective to do so. There are four different designs required at this time, with quantities ranging from 2 to 4 off across the set. This could lead to further work once a relationship has been cultivated.

This is a huge project, for a buyer that outsources a massive £4million worth of work per year. They are looking for a supplier who can undertake the manufacture of a coke control machine, as well as the associated parts. This is a very large fabrication, comprised of multiple sub-assemblies, which also incorporates elements of machining. The nature of the client's business lies within industrial machinery and their abundance of subcontract engineering projects makes this an opportunity which is not to be missed.

A large volume of the attached ball spindle is currently required for manufacture, by a company that operates within the pump & valve industry. Their yearly spend on subcontract machining processes tops £50,000, meaning that there may be a chance for the successful supplier to get involved with a multitude of other projects from this company. They are looking to collaborate with a third party who has the capacity to produce 5000 off immediately, followed by additional orders in future.

Machining of a stainless steel cylinder and sleeve is needed, for end use within a petrochemical application. There is no longer a supplier in place for these items and the client is looking to collaborate with a company who can machine these componentswhilst adhering to the specified tolerances. Quotes are required for 1, 5, 10 and 20 off, for which there is an immediate order to place.

Machining of a stainless steel drive pin is needed, for end use within a petrochemical application. This is a legacy part for which there is no longer a supplier in place and therefore, it could lead to both ongoing and similar work moving forward. Quotes are required for 1, 5 and 10 off, for which there is an immediate order to place.

The attached cutting tool is needed, in order to slot a keyway in a shaper machine. The client - a renewable energy company that outsources machining to the tune of £20,000 annually - requires the assistance of a supplier who is able to manufacture this item, as well as offering input where needed. They may have an ongoing requirement for the component in question and subsequently, this enquiry may be of interest to those who are looking to expand their long-term workload. The client is looking to improve the quality of this item and it is imperative that the successful vendor is able to offer a high quality end product.

Quotes are sought for a selection of vibratory bowls, to be machined from solid aluminium. This work will be ideal for suppliers with 5-axis machining capabilities, and forms part of a larger job for which the client is currently tendering. Spending a massive £1million a year on bespoke machined parts, they have plenty of regular requirements that could be extended to the successful supplier once quality and delivery have been proven. It is essential that these bowls are produced to a high standard, with quotes required for 1 off of each at this time.

This company - a manufacturer of oil & gas equipment - is looking for a supplier that can laser etch their company logo onto free-issue stainless steel rulers. There are two different sizes of ruler required, with batches ranging from 100 to 200 off per ruler. Delivery of the laser etched items is required by mid-July, making this an ideal opportunity to fill capacity over the coming month.